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Roxy stores in Denver and Vail host "Gifts that Give Back"

Roxy stores will have its Gifts that Give Back event Dec. 13 at the Cherry Creek North Store, 2628 E. Third Ave.; and on Dec. 14 in Vail, at 172 E. Gore Creek Drive. (Provided by Roxy)

Roxy stores like supporting brands that give a portion of their proceeds to charitable causes, such as Toms, which donates shoes to needy children. So once a year, the reatailer hosts its Gifts that Give Back promotion of charitable companies, and this year in addition to Toms, they'll include Feed Bag, Pura Vida, Peace Love World, Sisa Nepal Bracelets, Krochet Kids and good hYouman T-shirts. Discounts, refreshments and other perks will be offered Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. at the Cherry Creek North store, 2628 E. Third Ave.; and on Dec. 14 from noon to 7 p.m. in Vail, at 172 E. Gore Creek Drive.

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